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Adenomyosis is a condition that can have overlapping symptoms with endometriosis. It’s hard to say how many women are suffering from adonomyosis at any one time. Like with endometriosis it is necessary to see the glands and supporting structures in the muscle of the uterus to accurately assess this. This article from endometriosisaustralia.org talks about the cause, symptoms and treatment for adonomyosis… Read More

If you would like to become a patient at Pacific Endometriosis and Pelvic Surgery, these documents will explain the process, as well as give helpful information for before and after surgery. Register via the Patient Portal Within our website you will see a button that says “Patient Portal”. This is a link to the secure connection to our EMR (Electronic Medical Record), and allows us to have 2 way communication between the practice and our patients. You will first need … Read More

During your initial visit, we will dive deeper into the details of your symptoms, discuss what’s been done in the past, and do a very detailed physical exam in order to have the best idea possible of what’s causing your pain prior to surgery. If you have pain with bowel movements Dr. Mosbrucker may need to do a rectal ultrasound in order to determine if there is endometriosis within the wall of the distal sigmoid colon or rectum. Most of … Read More

We prefer that most patients do a bowel prep the day before surgery. This is a kinder, gentler prep that uses Miralax and is much less crampy than older preps such as Go-Lightly. There are several reasons for the bowel prep- first, it allows the colon to collapse and provides better visualization of the pelvis. Secondly, patients tend to have much less constipation and gas pain after surgery, and finally, if endo is found on the colon or if there … Read More

On the day of surgery, you will need to arrive at the hospital 2 hours before the anticipated time of your surgery. It is important to remember that the time of surgery is NOT an exact time unless you are the first case of the day, but it is an estimation based on how things are supposed to go in the patients before you. So, please keep your cellphones close to you that day in case we need to call … Read More

Most patients who undergo excision of endometriosis without a hysterectomy or bowel resection should be able to leave the hospital the day of surgery, however everyone wakes up from anesthesia differently. We try very hard to minimize pain and nausea in the immediate postop period so that you can go home (or to your hotel room), however if we are not able to control these adequately you may need to stay overnight. If you need a hysterectomy or a discoid … Read More

The most important things in the first week after surgery are to keep your stools soft, drink adequate amounts of fluid (at least 64 oz. / day), and eat foods that are easily digested (oatmeal, scrambled eggs, fruit, rice, yogurt, etc) and nothing too greasy or spicy. It is common to be a little nauseated for the first couple days after surgery – this can be from left-over anesthesia effects, pain meds, the surgery itself, or a combination of all … Read More

Chronic pain sometimes takes a long time to go away. Most of our endo patients have had their pain for many years, so it may not go away in a month or 2. Patients who have robotic excision of endo with or without a presacral neurectomy will usually have pretty significant menstrual cramps the first few months after surgery. In fact, your first period after surgery may be worse than before surgery. Some lucky folks will have immediate pain relief … Read More

Endometriosis, frequently referred to as just “endo”, is a genetic disease that affects women and causes pain, inflammation, and infertility. The severity of pain varies from person to person, just as the severity of disease does, however they are not linked. What this means is that one person may have mild disease and severe pain, whereas someone else could have severe disease and minimal symptoms. This has led physicians and researchers to call endometriosis “enigmatic”, meaning perplexing or mysterious. In … Read More

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Testimonials

I had really bad periods and PMS when I first started my period when I was 13 years old and then the pain got worse during my late teens, early 20’s. I would go to the doctor multiple times saying I have really severe cramps … "I had really bad periods"

Julia

Dr. Mosbrucker gave me my life back! I started having symptoms of Endometriosis at age 14. I had doctors throw me on birth control and leave it at that. As I got older it got worse and worse. In high school I was missing classes … "Dr. Mosbrucker gave me my"

Nancy

Where to start? I came from out of state (Oregon) and Dr. Mosbrucker and her staff were very easy to communicate with. Not only did Dr.Mosbrucker expertly excise my Endometriosis, she also referred me to a Pelvic Physical Therapist in my area who diagnosed and … "Where to start? I came"

Marisa

I was so lucky to find Dr. Mosbrucker. Other doctors made me feel like I was exaggerating about my endometriosis pain, that it was somehow my fault, or that the pain was something I just had to accept and live with. Dr. Mosbrucker always took … ""

Jen

I have/had stage IV endometriosis, with extensive disease on the bowel. I was in chronic pain and discomfort. After years of searching for a surgeon who believes in surgical excision of endometriosis, I found Dr. Mosbrucker. Even though I live 3 hours away, I happily … ""

Heidi

It is very difficult to truly describe the life-transforming role Dr. Mosbrucker and her team played in my life over the past 6 years. When I met her, I was without hope – she was my last chance for any kind of peace in my … ""

Susan

I am not a patient of Dr Mosbruckers, however I am an endometriosis patient advocate. I first met her when she was in Bend Oregon with Dr Redwine. I was immediately taken with her enthusiasm for adding these advanced excision techniques to her already substantial … ""

Nancy

Dr. Mosbrucker did the right surgery for my endometriosis. She is a true expert in Endometriosis and pelvic floor surgery. She gave me my life back when I had already resigned to live a life imprisoned in my body until I die. I found her … ""

Nalyne

May 2013, we brought our 19 year old daughter from Ontario Canada to be diagnosed and treated for endo with Dr Mosbrucker in Washington state. The relief upon meeting with a Doctor, who not only understands the significant pain with the disease but is an … ""

Debbie

I have dealt with endometriosis from a very young age which caused extensive damage, unfortunately I was led to believe a hysterectomy with ovaries removed would be “the cure” this did not cure me but instead caused more damage and made life so much more … ""

Tina

I had been suffering with endometriosis for 5 years and had been through 5 failed surgeries before finally sending my records to Dr Mosbrucker for review. I was a bit worried about travelling so far from home for surgery because some of my first surgeons … ""

Michelle

As an RN I have worked with many surgeons and other healthcare providers. Being on the other side as a patient, is a difficult position to be in. However, Dr. Mosbrucker has been one of the most compassionate surgeons I have encountered. She is obviously … ""

Nathalie

When I met Dr. Mosbrucker I felt like a broken woman. I was physically, emotionally, spiritually, and quickly becoming financially broken from my ongoing battle with pelvic pain. For nearly twenty years I had been reporting my symptoms to health care providers. I had been … ""

Beth

As one of Dr Mosbrucker’s pts I wanted to leave a testimonial for her website. I’m looking forward to her opening. And can’t wait to get an apt! Endometriosis is an awful disease that unfortunately goes undetected for years. Meanwhile the women with endo suffer … ""